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Is your organization looking for a keynote speaker well versed in all aspects of project management consulting and training? Look no further! IPDI’s keynote speaker, Doub Boebinger, will deliver interesting and engaging talks on a wide variety of topics.

Featured Keynote Topics

Doug Boebinger’s “Poor Man’s” series:

“PM2: Poor Man’s Project Management” presentations discuss a systems approach to the numerous simpler projects that do not require the full suite of project management tools, but still need to be planned and executed to be a success in your workplace (and at home).

Poor Man’s Approach to Monte Carlo

Length: 1 hour

“Poor Man’s Approach to Monte Carlo” answers one simple question: What is the probability of your project meeting its schedule and cost goals?

Poor Man’s Approach to Scheduling

Length: 1 hour

A simple method to get the team to build a schedule for their project, while team-building at the same time.

Poor Man’s Approach to Earned Value

Length: 2 Hours

“Poor Man’s Approach to Earned Value” looks at a powerful tool that is not used to its full effectiveness due to a perception of complexity.

Other Featured Presentations:

Failure: An Essential Step To Success

Length: 1 Hour

Success is not a given, but failure is. How we deal with failure can determines how successful we will be.

Emotional Intelligence: Control and Identification

Length: 2 Hours

Technical skills and intellect take you only so far. People who master Emotional Intelligence tend to be more successful.

Negotiation: Nobody Likes It, but We Have to Do It

Length: 2 Hours

This presentation looks at the traditional methods used in negotiation and then proposes a better way: principled negotiation.

Effectively Managing Project Stakeholders

Length: 1 Hour

The presentation examines the five phases of team dynamics and how one needs to act and react to them.

Recovering Troubled Projects

Length: 2 or 4 Hours

This presentation looks at the necessary steps to stop the hemorrhaging and get the project back onto the path to success.

Re-Draw the Map

Length: 2 Hours

The presentation is an exercise in understanding requirements, quality criteria, and risk which starts with a fun interactive game.

The Black Swan

Length: 1 Hour

This presentation explores the concept of risk management dealing with very high impact, very low probability risks known as “Black Swans.”

Personal Time Management

1 hour, 2 hour, or 4 hour

This presentation looks at methods to determine, plan, and act to get the most out of your day – including the fun things!

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Client Reviews

Our project management speakers have been engaged to speak for numerous Project Management Institute (PMI)® chapters, businesses, and organization throughout the world. Read what just a few of our hundreds of clients have said about our project management speakers.

Feedback from our participants was so overwhelmingly positive…

“Doug was our principal speaker last year at our local Project Management Institute (PMI)® chapter’s professional development day.  The feedback from our participants was so overwhelmingly positive that we retained Doug as the primary speaker again this year, and we are currently working with him to provide a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification prep class to our group.  Doug’s mastery of all the aspects of project management are evident in his presentations and his responses to participant’s questions.  His unique delivery style keeps his audience engaged and fosters active participation from the attendees.  While we have had other speakers come to our group throughout the years, Doug’s enthusiasm and knowledge have made him a favorite.  We would highly recommend Doug, without reservation, as a presenter/instructor for your group.”  — Frank Lopes, PMP®,  Vice President of Programs, PMI® Western Lake Erie Chapter

We plan on having Doug back next year…

“We have had the pleasure of having Doug Boebinger present to our PMI® Michiana chapter on two occassions; first a monthly dinner program, and second an 8-hour PDD. Both events were well attended, due to the subject matter presented, and for the PDD based on his previous presentation and our Board of Director’s recommendation. We plan on having Doug back next year for our PDD. Thanks and Great Job Doug!”– Ken Riches, PMI® Michiana Chapter

You never forget what he teaches!

Bill has the amazing ability of combining entertainment with technical knowledge – you never forget what he teaches! He is truly a unique person that always leaves a legacy whenever he is present. Rather than delivering dry material, Bill puts in the energy to understand his clients’ needs, customize his material, and deliver relevant and interesting material. – Andrea Passman, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations

Really keeps the learners engaged.

“Myles Miller is the one of the best presenters of on-line live training technology.  He really keeps the learners engaged.”
– Lennie Whitcomb, Corporate Learning Manager, Gannett Fleming 

He took a dry topic and made it interesting…

“Doug has presented at the Michigan Thumb Chapter Professional Development Day this fall and most recently at our January chapter dinner meeting presenting Poor Man’s Monte Carlo.  He took a dry topic and made it interesting and we were amazed at how Doug made the presentation understandable and applicable to our membership. I have been able to apply what he presented at work, providing great value to me.   We have received very favorable feedback and would like to have him back.” — Rick Crawshaw, PMP®, Director of Education

Your presentation and knowledge transfer was a great fit…

“Taking this opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ in a big way for accepting our invitation to be our guest speaker…  Your topic entitled ‘Black Swan (no, not the movie)’ was very appropriate for our audience.  Your presentation and knowledge transfer was a great fit for many of the project PMs’ work and in today’s environment.  Thank you again for the great presentation and knowledge share.”  – PMI® WLEC Board

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